Anyone Can Be A Philanthropist
Nowadays, we use the word ‘philanthropist’, to describe a multi-millionaire who donates vast sums of money to charitable organisations. The word ‘philanthropist’ is derived from two Greek words, ‘philas’, which means loving, and ‘anthropos’, which means 'man'. In other words, the root meaning of philanthropist is ‘a loving man’. Aren’t we all capable of becoming philanthropists? Of course we are – if we give of ourselves, from a heart filled with love.
Indeed, charity begins at home, but it need not stay put there. Extend your service to society, the community in which you live. Let your community reach out to others – and you will find that the whole world is soon linked by the spirit of selfless service.
Om Namah Shivay
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